What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Authorization Specialist position at LHH?
Job Title: Medical Authorization Specialist - OB/GYN
Job Description: A busy OB/GYN department is looking for a meticulous and experienced Medical Authorization Specialist to join their team. This role involves reviewing and entering data for authorizing payer requirements. The ideal candidate will keep management informed of billing issues and perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Reviews: Review patient medical history and insurance coverage
Requests: Initiate authorization requests and handle phone and paper requests
Communicates: Contact referring physicians and communicate with patients
Monitors: Monitor schedules for potential issues and perform follow-ups
Manages: Manage denials and improve revenue cycle management
Documents: Complete billing documentation and maintain logs, records, and reports
Assists: Input and update patient information, and assist with other clerical tasks
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
1-5 years of experience in a medical authorizations office is essential.
Proficiency in PC usage and accurate data entry skills.
Knowledge of GE/IDX, payers in specialty, FSCs, and pay codes used in the GE/IDX system.
Pay Details: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Search managed by: Jessica Roberts
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description: A busy OB/GYN department is looking for a meticulous and experienced Medical Authorization Specialist to join their team. This role involves reviewing and entering data for authorizing payer requirements. The ideal candidate will keep management informed of billing issues and perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Reviews: Review patient medical history and insurance coverage
Requests: Initiate authorization requests and handle phone and paper requests
Communicates: Contact referring physicians and communicate with patients
Monitors: Monitor schedules for potential issues and perform follow-ups
Manages: Manage denials and improve revenue cycle management
Documents: Complete billing documentation and maintain logs, records, and reports
Assists: Input and update patient information, and assist with other clerical tasks
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
1-5 years of experience in a medical authorizations office is essential.
Proficiency in PC usage and accurate data entry skills.
Knowledge of GE/IDX, payers in specialty, FSCs, and pay codes used in the GE/IDX system.
Pay Details: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Search managed by: Jessica Roberts
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $20 - $22
